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Durham to Birmingham New Street train prices and times

Looking to travel from Durham to Birmingham New Street? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as £11.10, with average prices for this route around £29.90.

To get the best deals, we' d recommend buying in advance and researching alternatives such as split tickets.

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Sun, Aug 10
From £25.35
Mon, Aug 11
From £23.50
Tue, Aug 12
From £29.90
Wed, Aug 13
From £29.90
Thu, Aug 14
From £29.90
Fri, Aug 15
From £11.10
Sat, Aug 16
From £29.90

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Departs	Arrives	Duration	Find Tickets
19:52 Durham	23:09 Birmingham New Street	3h 17m, Direct	Find Tickets
20:47 Durham	06:52+1 Birmingham New Street	10h 5m, No direct	Find Tickets
21:57 Durham	08:06+1 Birmingham New Street	10h 9m, No direct	Find Tickets
22:10 Durham	08:06+1 Paris	9h 56m, No direct	Find Tickets View More Trains

Durham to Birmingham New Street train route details

First train

08:48

Last train

22:10

Departure station

Durham

Arrival station

Birmingham New Street

Journey time

2h 36m

Distance

160 miles

Price

£11.10*

Train Operators

CrossCountry, Northern, East Midlands Railway

How to book cheap train tickets from Durham to Birmingham New Street

Travelling in off-peak train times

Taking advantage of Off-Peak train tickets is another effective way to save on your train journey from Durham to Birmingham New Street. These tickets are generally cheaper and can be used during quieter periods, typically outside of morning (06:30-09:30) and evening (16:00-19:00) rush hours on weekdays.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

With a Railcard, you can save up to 1/3 on most rail fares. There are different types of Railcards available, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard, each catering to specific groups of travellers. You can discover more about Railcards here.

Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Durham to Birmingham New Street, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Durham to Birmingham New Street ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.

Group travels to save 1/3

If you are travelling in a group, be sure to check out group travel discounts. Many train companies offer a ⅓ off standard fares for groups of three to nine people, making travelling from Durham to Birmingham New Street more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Durham to Birmingham New Street train ticket types

Save money on your trip from Durham to Birmingham New Street with suitable train tickets. It's a great way to spend less!

Off-Peak & Super Off-Peak train tickets
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These two types of tickets are specifically for use during off-peak and super off-peak times, with cheaper prices, making them suitable for those who enjoy leisure travel.
Return train tickets
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This ticket includes both the outbound and return journeys, saving you the time and hassle of purchasing separate tickets. With just one ticket, you can travel smoothly along the same route.
Advance train tickets
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Typically, the most cost-effective option for train travel. They are usually available for purchase 12 weeks before the travel date.
Season train tickets
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These allow unlimited travel between two stations and can save you over 1/3 on train fares.

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